Local-first smart home platform
Your whole home on one screen. Under your control.
HoumeOS unifies monitoring, control and automation of energy, climate, irrigation and security — regardless of the manufacturer. It works offline, needs no cloud, and your data stays in your home.
12+
protocols and integrations
100%
local — no cloud account
1
interface for the whole house
The problem
Your home is smart. But can you actually understand it?
Most houses today end up with:
one app for the solar inverter
another app for the air conditioner
a third app for the cameras
a fourth app for the irrigation…
The result: scattered control, missed alerts, wasted energy and devices that do not “talk” to each other.
A smart home is not more apps. A smart home is one.
The platform
One platform for everything
HoumeOS brings monitoring, control and automation together in a single interface — independent of the sensors and equipment you own.
One place
Every system on a single touchscreen — no switching between apps.
IncludedWorks without internet
Rules and control run on a local server and keep working when the connection drops.
IncludedNo vendor lock-in
A unified device model — whether they are Zigbee, KNX or Modbus.
IncludedPrivate by design
Telemetry, history and profiles never leave your local network.
IncludedEnergy management
Solar surplus is routed by priority: battery, then boiler, then export.
IncludedNo-code scenarios
Trigger → conditions → exceptions → action, running even when no screen is on.
IncludedAny screen
Wall panel, tablet, phone or computer — the same interface everywhere.
IncludedGrows with you
New modules and integrations without rebuilding the system.
IncludedFull history
Every event, command and rule execution is logged locally and visible.
IncludedHome screen
The whole state of the home at a glance
Big buttons. Readable text. Visible from a distance. Light and dark theme, per-member dashboards — for every person in the family.
Solar
4.8 kW
Battery
82%
Climate
21.4°C
Doors
Locked
Lighting
3 on
Irrigation
Off
Alarms
0 active
Scenes
6 ready
One-touch scenes
Energy
Produce, store, save
A visual flow of production → battery → grid → consumption. PV power with daily, monthly and yearly totals. Battery: charge, charging and discharging, emergency reserve.
- Boiler and heat pump with solar priority
- History and reports: days, weeks, months, years
- The sun is strong — the boiler switches on by itself
- The battery is low — non-essential loads wait
Smart optimisation with clear boundaries — and manual override always available.
Energy flow · now
Solar
4.8 kW
Battery
82%
Grid
+1.2 kW
Consumption
3.6 kW
On solar surplus
Battery
Boiler· above 80% and below target
Export to grid
On shortage
Battery· above the emergency reserve
Import from grid
The battery's emergency reserve has absolute priority: below it the heat pump and the boiler wait, to avoid deep discharge. The balance is computed on the server in real time — without cloud.
Comfort
Warm when you need it. Economical and automated by priority.
One command can change the whole house — tap “Away” and the home automates itself.
Home
Comfortable temperatures, lights on, boiler at full power.
ActiveAway
Energy saving, alarm armed, idle loads switched off.
Night
Dimmed lighting, night temperatures, doors locked.
Vacation
Presence simulation, maximum saving, leak monitoring.
Heating, cooling and ventilation per room
Pre-heating before you get home
Weather-forecast aware schedules
Humidity and air-quality tracking
Scenarios
A home that understands what you want
One system of smart rules: trigger → conditions → exceptions → action. The rules live on the server in the LAN and work even when no screen is on. The system explains why it executed or skipped every rule.
Solar surplus
PV output > 3 kW and battery > 80%
The boiler switches on automatically
Everyone left
No presence detected
Heating drops, lights go off, the alarm arms
Movie
One manual tap
Blinds down, lights dimmed, sound on
Morning
06:30 on weekdays
Gradual lighting and your favourite music
Vacation
“Away for a week”
Presence simulation, saving mode, leak watch
No programming required
Rules are assembled visually — when → if → then. You can pause any rule, and the journal shows every execution with its reason.
Security
Peace of mind, even when you are not home
The server decides who can do what. Critical actions require confirmation, and every login and action in the system is written to the journal.
Cameras
Live view, multi-camera wall and event timeline on one screen.
Alarm
Modes (off / home / away), sensors and a full event history.
Access
Doors, locks, garage and gate in one place — with confirmation.
Hazards
Smoke, CO, gas, water leak and freeze alerts, 24/7.
Profiles
Administrator, Household and Guest — each with their own rights.
Notifications
Critical events are announced on every screen in the house.
Rights per role
— the decision is made on the server, not on the screen| Role | What they can | What they cannot |
|---|---|---|
adminAdministrator | everything: devices, modes, rules, profiles | — |
userHousehold | lighting, climate, irrigation, energy, security, doors, scenes, mode | home configuration (rules, profiles) |
guestGuest | lighting and scenes | locks, garage, gate, alarm, irrigation, energy, climate, mode |
no session or wrong PIN
no right for the action (logged in the journal)
critical action without confirmation
too many wrong PINs — automatic pause
Full audit — who did what and when. The PIN is verified on the server (scrypt + salt), with automatic lock-out after 5 wrong attempts and idle auto-lock on every screen.
Integrations
Every brand, one system
Devices connect over standard protocols to a single MQTT bus. A new manufacturer is added with a driver — without rebuilding the rest of the screens.
Energy
Solar inverters, home batteries, smart meters, EV chargers
Climate
Heat pumps, boilers, water heaters, air conditioners, underfloor heating
Comfort
Lighting, blinds and shutters, gates and garage doors, robot vacuums
Security
Cameras, alarm zones, door locks, smoke / CO / water-leak sensors
Architecture
One server. One interface. One home.
A Local-First philosophy: the bridge is the server. The logic, the data and the permissions live on the LAN — not in the cloud and not in the browser — and the interface is completely separate from the device layer.
Client screens
Tablet, phone, wall panel, computer — one and the same interface
HTTP + SSE
Snapshot on connect, a live stream of state, commands going down
Bridge (the server)
A Node on your LAN — authentication, rules, history, profiles. Works even with no screen on
MQTT / devices
One topic contract — home/v1 — regardless of the manufacturer
One shared brain
Rules, modes, history and permissions live on the server — they work even when nobody is looking at a screen.
The server is the gate
Every command passes through the bridge: it checks rights, confirms critical actions and writes the audit log.
No radio inside the platform
Zigbee, BLE and Wi-Fi devices come in through a gateway to MQTT. The platform speaks a single language.
Comparison
How it differs from the alternatives
Cloud ecosystems are simple but depend on the internet and lock your devices in. DIY platforms are flexible but need hands-on tinkering and come without support. HoumeOS combines local-first control with a professional installation.
| Criterion | HoumeOS | Cloud ecosystems | DIY (Home Assistant) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works fully without internet | |||
| Your data stays local, with you | |||
| One interface for every brand | |||
| No lock-in to a manufacturer | |||
| Energy management (solar surplus → boiler) | |||
| Ready for the non-technical user | |||
| Professional installation and support | |||
| Warranty and accountability to the client |
A summary of typical characteristics, for orientation; individual products may vary.
How we work
From the request to a working smart home
We are ready to respond quickly to your request for home automation. Every project is tailored to your needs, equipment and goals. We follow a clear, proven process that gives you predictable results and transparency at every step.
- 01
Analysis and design
We start with a site survey and a conversation about the equipment you have (solar system, battery, heat pump, cameras, air conditioning) and what you want to achieve. On that basis we prepare a working project with the scenarios, automations and integrations.
- 02
Platform setup
We configure HoumeOS for your home: devices, screens, modes, automations, user profiles, roles and access rights. Before installation we check the scenarios in simulation mode, with no hardware needed.
- 03
Delivery and installation
We connect the devices to the platform through the appropriate gateways and protocols, bring up the system on a tablet, wall panel or phone, and verify everything on site.
- 04
Training and onboarding
We show you how to use the system, how to manage the home modes, and how to read the history and the reports.
- 05
Support and growth
After launch we are available for technical help, settings and upgrades. The platform grows with your home: new devices and features are added without reworking what already exists.
Why us
Why HoumeOS?
One interface
instead of ten apps — the whole house is a single, readable dashboard.
Lower bills
energy is used where and when it is cheapest, not exported for nothing.
Peace of mind
alerts, alarms, hazard sensors and a full, searchable history.
Independence
no lock-in to a single manufacturer; devices can be replaced freely.
Future-proof
a platform that grows with the home — new rooms, new devices, new rules.
Control
your data stays with you, locally — no cloud account exists.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Short and clear about energy, automations, security and compatibility. Can't find the answer — just ask us directly.
What is HoumeOS?
HoumeOS is a local-first smart home platform that unifies monitoring, control and automation of energy, climate, irrigation and security on one screen — regardless of the sensor or equipment manufacturer.
Does HoumeOS work without internet and without cloud?
Yes. Rules, modes and control run on a server inside your local network (LAN) and keep working even during a full internet outage. HoumeOS has no cloud dependency.
Where is my data stored?
Entirely locally, on the server in your LAN. There is no cloud account — telemetry, histories and profiles never leave your local network.
How do I control the whole house from one screen?
With a single interface — a dashboard with large, readable buttons for lighting, climate, blinds, doors, irrigation, energy and scenarios. It works as a wall panel, tablet, kiosk, or on your phone and computer.
Which devices and protocols are supported?
Solar inverters and batteries, heat pumps, boilers, water heaters, air conditioners, lighting, blinds, cameras, locks, EV chargers and irrigation systems. They connect over MQTT, Matter, Zigbee, Z-Wave, KNX, Modbus, 1-Wire, BACnet, ONVIF/RTSP, OCPP, REST and Bluetooth LE.
How do I connect different brands in one system?
Through a unified device model and standard gateways to MQTT. A new manufacturer is added with a driver, without rebuilding the other screens — that is what makes HoumeOS a universal platform for smart devices of all brands.
How do I use solar surplus for hot water?
On surplus, energy is distributed by priority: it first charges the battery, then heats the boiler (given enough charge and solar priority enabled), and only the remainder is exported to the grid — so you use more of your own PV energy and lower your bill.
How is the history and the consumption reporting kept?
The history lives locally on the server: 7 days of raw samples, 31 days of event log and 13 months of aggregated data — with charts and reports by day, week, month and year. The data survives a sudden power cut.
What hardware do I need?
A small LAN server (the bridge) and any screen you already have — a wall panel, tablet, phone or computer. Radio devices (Zigbee, BLE and others) connect through a standard gateway to MQTT.
How much does it cost and how do I request a demonstration?
We offer a demonstration, an on-site survey and a tailored proposal. Request a demo from this page or contact us at contact@houmeos.com / +359 886 088 668.
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